Background: The growing spread of HIV and AIDS among the people of Bonny Kingdom and capacity of medical facilities and service providers to respond to the dire situation have long posed public health concern of immeasurable proportion right from the inception of the Ibani-Se HIV...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2019/v8i230099
Background: Differentiated care is an innovative multi-dimensional strategy for improving access to HIV care and treatment outcomes. However, its successful implementation depends on attitudes and perceptions of practitioners. Objectives: This study assessed the attitudes and per...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2019/v8i230098
Introduction: Candida albicans is one of the most important aetiological agents causing vaginal candidiasis in pregnant women. Most women will experience at least one episode during their reproductive years. Antifungal resistance is a particular problem with Candida infections. S...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2019/v8i230097
S. P. E. Jakheng, M. Umar, K. A. Longkat, J. O. Oko, F. S. Ojeleye, Amos A. Kigbu, N. A. Kutman & S. A. Ojo·International STD Research & Reviews·2019
Background: Syphilis is a multifaceted disease with serious implications for the pregnant women and the foetus. Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis has been a public health challenge for centuries. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among pregnant women are wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2019/v8i130096
Aboubacar Alassane Oumar, Drissa Katile, Ibrehima Guindo, Younoussa Sidibe, Paul M. Tulkens, Sounkalo Dao, Jean Ruelle & Benoit Mukadi-Kabamba·International STD Research & Reviews·2019
Aims: We evaluated different treatment regimens administered to patients infected with HIV-2 in Mali, and studied pol polymorphisms that may influence susceptibility to antiretrovirals. Methodology: We collected 57 blood samples from HIV - 2 seropositive patients in health center...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2019/v8i130095
This study aimed to determine attitudes towards reproductive health among young university students who will be playing important role as future healthcare professionals. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. The research population consisted of 1126 individuals and the r...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2019/v8i130094
Introduction: The most effective means of reducing Mother-to-Child transmission of HIV is to provide suppressive HAART. Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) directly affects the achievement of Sustainable Development goals just. The unmet need for PMTCT services in...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2019/v8i130093
AIDS (acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome) is a fast spreading pandemic with global affection and has affected lives of multitudes in recent years. The purpose of this paper was to determine the effect of an AIDS education program on physical therapy students’ knowledge about AIDS...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2019/v8i130092
Condom usage is one of the most effective strategies for combating the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Despite increased sexual knowledge, adolescents in Nigeria are poor condom users. They are less likely than adults to consistently use condoms or other methods of...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/v7i430091
Aims: To determine the knowledge, risk and the risk perception predictors of HIV infection among pregnant women in a rural community in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study of rural pregnant women. Place and Duration of Study: The study was co...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/45838
HIV/AIDS is one of the global health issues of great proportions. The virus has reached pandemic volumes affecting the lives of many people throughout the world. The objective of this paper is to address pertinent factors about HIV/AIDS including a history of the disease, managem...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/45690
Not only has studies shown oral saliva as veritable in the maintenance of health state of the oral cavity, it has been asserted that salivary fluid composition levels may be important diagnostic tools for numerous ailments, including the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Curren...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/45427
Gregory Edie Halle-Ekane, Armelle Maffo Mengouo, Theophile Nana Njamen, Marcellin Nimpa Mengouo, Romanus Sigala Gana & Henry Luma Namme·International STD Research & Reviews·2018
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a public health problem worldwide with a high burden in Sub-Saharan Africa. This burden is more felt in the paediatric population, mother to child transmission (MTCT) being a major mode of infection. This study sought to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/44713
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is hepatotropic virus whose primary replication occurs in the liver. Hepatitis is an infection of the liver caused by several viruses, the most common of which are hepatitis A, B and C. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is spread mainly through contamina...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/44383
Denise M. Sam, Gregory Halle-Ekane, Theophile Nana Njamen, Pascal N. Atanga, Eveline Khan Mboh & Robinson Enow Mbu·International STD Research & Reviews·2018
Background: The prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV regimen called Option B+ requires that all HIV positive pregnant women begin Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) as soon as they are tested. Efforts geared towards achieving an increase in Antiretroviral Therapy uptake am...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/44712